Ski towns in the American West are getting swankier — and pricing out frustrated locals

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Snowcapped mountains in Driggs, Idaho.
Snowcapped mountains in Driggs, Idaho.

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I left LA for NYC but moved back after 5 months. The city just didn't live up to the fantasy — but I have no regrets.

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Julia Broome moved from LA to NYC, she details how it was the 'best worst' mistake she made.
Julia Broome moved from LA to NYC and calls it the "best worst" mistake she's ever made.

Julia Broome

I moved to a tiny Alaskan village and worked as a teacher to 5 students. I was able to save $1,000 a month, see the Northern Lights, and walk on glaciers.

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Taryn in front of a mountain background.
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I moved to Milan and found living abroad is emotionally exhausting

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From Montreal to Milan, Julia Wheeler moved across the Atlantic to pursue fashion.
From Montreal to Milan, Julia Wheeler moved across the Atlantic to pursue fashion.

Julia Wheeler

I moved from the UK to Canada and work remotely. Tipping and sales tax are the biggest culture shocks.

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Naomi Robinson pictured at the Port of Toronto and stood next to a flag of Canada whilst wearing a denim skirt, sneakers and chequered top
Naomi Robinson moved from London to Toronto.

Naomi Robinson

I moved to Mexico by myself without knowing the language. Here are 5 things I'd tell someone making an international move.

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Brittany Vargas exploring Monte Alban after making her move to Oaxaca City, Mexico
Brittany Vargas exploring Monte Alban after making her move to Oaxaca City, Mexico.

Brittany Vargas

We left Florida because our homeowners insurance ballooned to $12,000. We walked away from everything we knew so our kids could have a future.

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A row of townhomes in South Florida.
Natalia and John felt the pressures of the rising costs in South Florida and felt the need to relocate.

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I left California and I'm never going back. I was finally able to afford a home in Georgia and it's shocking how polite people are here.

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Calli Edington and her family moved from California to Georgia. She describes the biggest differences she has seen so far.
Calli Edington and her family moved from California to Georgia. She describes the biggest differences between the two states.

Calli Edington

I'm an American who moved to Paris, and I'm never coming back. Healthcare is one reason why.

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Amanda Rollins in front of the Seine and Eiffel Tower
Amanda Rollins in front of the Seine and Eiffel Tower

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I moved my family to Japan on an ancestry visa. The paperwork was daunting, but our healthcare is better and cheaper.

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A woman and her daughters petting a deer in Nara, Japan.
Veronica Hanson and her daughters petting a deer in Nara, Japan.

Veronica Hanson

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